Technical Farm Hand (Marulan)

**Full time, continuing role. Located at the Arthursleigh Farm Main Shearing Shed (E24B) in Marulan**
- **Base Salary HEO6, $112,026 p.a. + 17% Superannuation**

**About the chance**

The University of Sydney is looking for a skilled and committed **Technical Farm Hand**for its Arthursleigh Farm. The **Technical Farm Hand**is responsible for the maintenance and repair program for machinery and equipment to ensure vehicles, cropping plant, sheep handling equipment and general facilities are in good, effective working order.

The **Technical Farm Hand**will support farm operations particularly in connection with the execution of the cropping, pasture, and livestock programs at Arthursleigh Farm.

**Your key responsibilities will be to**:

- be responsible for the machinery and equipment maintenance and repair program to ensure vehicles, cropping plant, sheep handling
- coordinate with the Manager of Operations and Farm Agronomist to implement cropping programs using varieties, rates and techniques as designed and directed
- assist in harvest of grain and fodder and the movement of grain and produce around the farm storage system as required.
- ensure all duties are carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with University WHS policies

**About you**
- ability to weld and carry out basic mechanical repairs and maintenance of farm machinery including tractors, boom sprays, seeders, 4WDs, UTV, small engines and various other equipment
- demonstrated ability to operate tractors, boom sprays and sowing equipment including knowledge and capability in calibration techniques and use of satellite and auto steer navigation
- certificate 3 or equivalent in Agriculture (desired)
- hold a current Chemcert Accreditation and hold a current Class 1 NSW Driver’s License
- demonstrated knowledge of agricultural practices in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, in particular cropping and pasture establishment and working knowledge of animal husbandry techniques for sheep and cattle
- mechanical aptitude and the ability to carry out maintenance required to keep farm equipment in good working condition
- previous employment in farming /cropping enterprises.

**Sponsorship / work rights for**Australia**

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

**Pre-employment checks**

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

**EEO statement**

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**How to apply**

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**Applications Close**

Tuesday 14 April 2026 11:59 PM Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qm9j5